Register of Business Interests

It is essential for anyone involved in spending public money to demonstrate that they do not benefit personally from decisions that they make. The register will enable all those involved in the Trust’s work to demonstrate that in spending public money they do not benefit personally from the decisions that are made.

A Local Governor, Head/Principal, Senior Officer, Director or Member of Future Schools Trust, who is in a position to influence decisions of the Trust and or a Local Governing Body, and with a pecuniary or business interest in any contract, must declare that interest in writing. These declarations must be recorded in a register of pecuniary interests.

Any person who is present at a meeting of an Academy or the Trust Board must formally declare any interest they may have against any item that appears on the agenda. This relates to any contract, proposed contract or other matter that is being considered. The person must disclose the fact as soon as is practical at the meeting and take no part in the consideration or discussion of the contract or matter concerned. The person must withdraw from the meeting during consideration or discussion unless the academy board allows otherwise. In addition, the person cannot vote on any question with respect to the contract or matter being discussed.